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On a reality show about graduate school admissions

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Shannon Quinn

This has to be one of the greatest conversations I’ve seen in quite awhile. Yeah, it’s a blatant copy/paste, but it’s glorious. Apologies to the IRL folks I’m quoting. From Google+: Rob: “There could be a TV show about graduate school … Continue reading →

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The wild, unmoderated world of Moderators

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Shannon Quinn

It’s a simple idea in concept, but an insidiously difficult one in practice: who moderates the moderators? Two summers ago – the last time I participated in the Google Summer of Code – the announcements list was wrought with students … Continue reading →

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Punishment

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Shannon Quinn

Over the last few years, I’ve come to accept that I am a masochist in my academic pursuits. Computer Science is a very jealous mistress, clingy and insatiably needy.  Combine that with the rigorous academic environment of a top tier … Continue reading →

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Pressin’ it, 2.7-style

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Shannon Quinn

I have to say, I’m really liking the new WordPress 2.7 Dashboard. Very slick, intuitive, and sharp. So, I have to relate an amusing story from last night. My beautiful girlfriend sent me a text message yesterday informing me that … Continue reading →

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